Nancy Guthrie Update 2026, Trump Bridge Threat & Maxwell Offer

Feb 10 Headlines: Ransom Deadline Passes for Nancy Guthrie, Trump Threatens US-Canada Bridge

The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie reaches a critical "hour of desperation," while President Trump ignites a fresh diplomatic row with Canada over a multi-billion dollar infrastructure project. Here are the five essential stories you need to know today.

1. Ransom Deadline Passes in Search for Nancy Guthrie

A second reported ransom deadline has expired in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie. The 84-year-old has been missing for over a week from her Arizona home. An unverified note demanded $6 million by 5 p.m. Monday, threatening her life if the family did not comply. Savannah Guthrie took to social media to share a heart-wrenching plea, stating the family is at an "hour of desperation" but remains hopeful she is still alive. The FBI continues to offer a $50,000 reward for information, though no suspects or persons of interest have been identified.

2. Ghislaine Maxwell’s Clemency Offer to Trump

In a stunning move from behind bars, Ghislaine Maxwell has reached out to President Donald Trump with a high-stakes proposal. During a virtual deposition before the House Oversight Committee, Maxwell’s lawyer revealed that she is prepared to "clear Trump's name" regarding his past associations with Jeffrey Epstein in exchange for clemency. While Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment rights during the hearing, her legal team suggested she could provide "unfiltered truth" that would also exonerate former President Bill Clinton.

3. Federal Judge Blocks California’s Mask Ban

A federal judge in Los Angeles has issued a preliminary injunction against a California law that sought to ban law enforcement officers from wearing masks during operations. U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder ruled that the ban "unlawfully discriminates" against federal agents, specifically those within ICE. The ruling is a significant victory for the Trump administration, which argued that masks are necessary to protect agents from being doxxed or harassed. However, the court upheld a separate requirement for agents to clearly display their names or badge numbers.

4. DHS Shutdown Looms Amid Funding Standoff

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing a partial shutdown by the end of this week as budget negotiations remain deadlocked. Democratic leaders, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, are pushing for significant reforms to ICE and Border Patrol, while Republicans are resisting any changes they view as undermining border security. If a deal isn't reached by Friday, critical agencies including FEMA, TSA, and the U.S. Coast Guard could see operations disrupted.

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5. Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge

President Trump has sparked a new trade conflict with Canada, threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The 1.5-mile structure, which connects Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, is nearing completion after years of construction. Trump argued on social media that the U.S. should own "at least one half" of the asset and claimed Canada has treated the U.S. "very unfairly" on trade. Canadian officials and Michigan lawmakers have pushed back, noting the bridge is a vital economic link already protected by existing international agreements.

Source : Internet